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It sounds like a hybrid machine would suit my needs. Can you cite some products, brands and models? And, if hybrid NVR, would a passive balun be ok at the camera? What about at the hybrid NVR? Would that be a passive balun there? Or is it handled internally? Rick

My camera run (Cat5e 16/2) to the NVR will be approx 35'. Based on your comments, I'm leaning toward trying a few of these. It wouldn't be a huge investment if they don't work out. So, my question now focuses on the balun issue. Any recommendations on type? Could you provide some brands and model numbers? What would be needed at the camera and what would be needed at the NVR? As far as illumination, I'm just concerned about day time burglaries and this room is well lit during the daytime. Thanks for the help. Rick

http://www.seco-larm.com/FlushMountBallCam.htm I posted this in the residential sub-forum but there has been no response. Sorry for cross-posting, but I'm considering a purchase very soon and was hoping to get an experienced person's opinion. I've installed cat5e and 16/2 to places around my home where I might put a camera. I will use analog and ip cameras in a hybrid system. I see this camera is 12V and I've read that 12V only cameras may require active baluns if using Cat5e for video signal. I would use this indoors in a family room that is 12' x 18'. Would the listed lens give an adequate image? If I use a balun, what type would be best? Or is this a camera that must use coax? Thanks for your help. Rick

http://www.seco-larm.com/FlushMountBallCam.htm Would some of the experts here let me know what they think about this Seco-Larm low profile camera? I know it is analog and I'm considering a hybrid system of analog and ip cameras. This would be used indoor in the family room. I have Cat5e and 16/2 to all locations where I might place a camera. I see this camera is 12V. Would a balun be ok on this? I prefer to run only Cat5e and 16/2 rather than coax. Thanks Rick

Hello all, I have a 500' box of 16/2 stranded cable and want to know if that would be ok to run along with my Cat 5e to each camera location. I'm going to do IP cameras around my home. I also have 18/2 stranded cable and can run that wire instead. I know the heavier gauge wire would be better for less voltage drop. These are not very long runs anyway, just around my modest home. I would prefer to run the heavier wire for future proofing my installation. Would there be any disadvantage to running the 16/2? Other than cost? Thanks. Rick

Hi everyone, I'm doing some remodeling in my home and have an opportunity to run lots of wire. I would like to install an IP camera system. I haven't purchased any hardware yet but have Cat 5e and 18/2 wire ready to go. I would like to have surveillance of the outside perimeter of the home. I can run all the wire I need. I would like dome cameras placed under the eaves or on the wall to get good quality identification images. So, I'll be placing the cameras just high enough to discourage vandalism or theft. I'm wondering where to terminate my camera wiring. I can home run the cameras (Cat5e and 18/2) to a location in my garage or a location in my office. I plan on having lots of camera runs and I'm not sure how many right now. I think running many possibilities now will save lots of work later. If all camera runs go to a central point in the garage, I would like to send the data into my office where I plan to have a DVR. What kind of hardware and wire (1 Cat5e or multiple Cat 5's) would I need in the garage to ultimately send the data to the office? Some type of ethernet switch in the garage I would imagine? Also, considering POE or a central camera power supply in the garage. Any suggestions as to wiring layout would be appreciated. I have multiple Cat5e and Coax to all bedrooms, livingroom and family room for the usual, such as phone, computer and TV. I have a home security system already. Right now, all my Cat5e for computer network goes to my office. All my Cat5e for telephone, and Coax for tv, runs go to a structured panel box in the garage. I have a few Cat5e runs between this box and my computer network Cat5e in my office. I've searched many of the posts here and can't seem to find this info. If someone knows of a post or two that has covered this already, please provide the link. Thanks. Rick